Have questions about our Centre? Below are some FAQs and answers
for parents:
How long does a study take?
Each study takes about 20 minutes, but you should plan on a 30-minute visit so that we have time to explain the study completely and to get acquainted with your child before we commence testing.
What will my child do when we visit the centre?
After a warm-up in our playroom, your child will go with you into a testing room where he or she will be filmed watching videos, playing with toys, and/or interacting with an experimenter.
Do I have to come in more than once?
Participation usually requires just one visit and does not commit you to any other visits.
Who runs the studies?
Fully trained research assistants or postgraduate students run our studies, under the supervision of the Centre’s principal researchers who all hold PhDs in developmental psychology.
Do parents participate?
Sometimes we ask parents to take part in the activities or to fill out brief questionnaires. It depends on the particulars of the study.
What happens if my baby gets fussy?
As soon as we notice that babies aren’t having fun, we stop the activity.
Will my child’s results be confidential?
All written and videotaped data are stored independently of personal information and kept in locked filing cabinets in the Centre.
Can I get copies of the results?
We send bi-annual newsletters to all participants to let them know what we have learned from our studies in the previous 6 months. An archive of newsletters is available on this site also.
Do you do formal developmental assessments?
No, we do not, but we can refer you to qualified clinical psychologists who can.
Is parking available?
Yes, we provide free parking in the Psychology building carpark.
Where are you located?
We are on the 4th floor of the McElwain Psychology building (24A on the map).
Is there any compensation for participation?
All infant and child participants receive a certificate and a small prize every time they take part in one of our studies.
What if I need to bring other children with me?
Your child’s siblings are welcome to come along; they can be looked after in our playroom or else they can stay with you during the testing session.
What do you do with the results?
We present our findings at scientific conferences and publish them in academic journals. You can find a list of our recent publications here.
How long does a study take?
Each study takes about 20 minutes, but you should plan on a 30-minute visit so that we have time to explain the study completely and to get acquainted with your child before we commence testing.
What will my child do when we visit the centre?
After a warm-up in our playroom, your child will go with you into a testing room where he or she will be filmed watching videos, playing with toys, and/or interacting with an experimenter.
Do I have to come in more than once?
Participation usually requires just one visit and does not commit you to any other visits.
Who runs the studies?
Fully trained research assistants or postgraduate students run our studies, under the supervision of the Centre’s principal researchers who all hold PhDs in developmental psychology.
Do parents participate?
Sometimes we ask parents to take part in the activities or to fill out brief questionnaires. It depends on the particulars of the study.
What happens if my baby gets fussy?
As soon as we notice that babies aren’t having fun, we stop the activity.
Will my child’s results be confidential?
All written and videotaped data are stored independently of personal information and kept in locked filing cabinets in the Centre.
Can I get copies of the results?
We send bi-annual newsletters to all participants to let them know what we have learned from our studies in the previous 6 months. An archive of newsletters is available on this site also.
Do you do formal developmental assessments?
No, we do not, but we can refer you to qualified clinical psychologists who can.
Is parking available?
Yes, we provide free parking in the Psychology building carpark.
Where are you located?
We are on the 4th floor of the McElwain Psychology building (24A on the map).
Is there any compensation for participation?
All infant and child participants receive a certificate and a small prize every time they take part in one of our studies.
What if I need to bring other children with me?
Your child’s siblings are welcome to come along; they can be looked after in our playroom or else they can stay with you during the testing session.
What do you do with the results?
We present our findings at scientific conferences and publish them in academic journals. You can find a list of our recent publications here.
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